How is Firmagon® given?

Firmagon® is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously), usually near your stomach. The site of injection is likely to vary.

Firmagon® is usually given every month. Always remind your doctor or nurse to set up an appointment for your next injection.

What are the common side effects?

Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Firmagon®.

All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. Side effects may happen at the start of treatment or they may happen after you have been taking your medicine for some time. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.

If you get any side effects, do not stop taking Firmagon® without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have. Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you.

These are the more common side effects of Firmagon® that are mostly mild and short-lived:

hot flushes

injection site pain and redness

trouble sleeping

dizziness

headache

nausea

constipation

night sweats

chills

fever

weakness

tiredness

increased weight

erection problems

loss of libido.

Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell.

Other side effects not listed above may happen in some people. Some of these side effects can only be found when your doctor does tests from time to time to check your progress.

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